Safety
The FireRescue1 safety resource section features fire incident news; tips for how to stay safe on scene and on the roadways; lessons learned from major incidents; videos and podcasts that highlight safety-related topics, such as fireground hazards, mayday incidents, patient interactions and hazmat exposure; the impact of leadership on safety; behavioral health issues; plus analysis from major events.
Toledo Fire & Rescue put all firehouses on precautionary lockdown amid backlash to a firefighter’s post about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
After fatal incidents, the board urges NFPA-aligned training, ship familiarization, Coast Guard coordination and stronger port partnerships
While Moline firefighters knocked down an industrial dust-collector fire, a passing train struck the truck’s outriggers
Aaron Zamzow discusses the effectiveness of different diet trends and how they coincide with the fire service lifestyle
The NYPD bomb squad responded and determined there was no bomb in the box, but there was a gun inside
“We’ve had multiple situations because of how poorly maintained our fleet of vehicles is, where an ambulance will break down en route to critical calls,” the union president said
Prosecutors recommended that Joshua Eisnor serve 90 days in prison followed by two years of supervised release
An 80-page U.S. Forest Service review details the planning missteps and conditions that led to the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire
Connecting the 2022 Firefighter Safety Stand Down theme to seatbelt use
Officials with the St. Charles County Ambulance District and the Metro West Fire District said they hope the technology improves safety and response times
Chesterfield Fire and EMS released findings from its internal investigation, and NIOSH is continuing its inquiry
Local 64 members have raised concerns about retaliation, racial discrimination and harassment; KCKFD has expressed a commitment to employee safety
15 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, it’s critical to stay vigilant, remembering the firefighters’ sacrifice and the lessons learned from tragedy
Physically demanding work performed over extended periods of time can lead to mental fatigue, impacting situational awareness
Preplan your escape routes, and consider your options to flee, hide or fight back
Under rapidly changing conditions, errors in decision-making can lead to flawed tactics and tragic outcomes
First responders not only face “D-Drivers” but also cognitively blinded drivers distracted by the flashing lights
Crews can become so accustomed to the routines of patient care that tasks become automatic, with reduced communications and overall scene awareness
Are EVs really more likely to catch fire? How often do you have to charge your EV? Find out these answers and more
Conrad John Sunde IV works for the Duluth Fire Department; state and federal boards will determine whether his licenses should be suspended or revoked
As inquiries continue in the United Kingdom, issues of housing equity and inclusion persist there and stateside
The 2022 Firefighter Safety Stand Down focuses on practical applications of situational awareness, on and off the incident scene
The decision isn’t always so simple, particularly with buildings involving many occupants
Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona’s EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
I encourage fire service leaders to start local Be SMART Public Safety Task Forces to educate families about safe gun storage
Gregory Brown, Jr., had been found guilty of second-degree murder for the deaths of Thomas Brooks, Patricia Conroy and Marc Kolenda
The Kansas City Fire Department members’ union seeks Chief Mike Callahan’s removal and issued a vote of no confidence for Deputy Chief Jack Andrade
With the data and information available to us today, we have an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the factors that interfere with our physical and behavioral health
Members of the Centerville Volunteer Fire Department were responding to a crash involving a pickup and a car when an 18-wheeler hit both vehicles
Having seen the units in person, it’s time to address some common naysayer reactions
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